Defense secretary pulls Trump critic Gen. Milley's security clearance and protective detail
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pulling the security protections and clearance of retired Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley.
Trump offering federal workers buyouts in effort to shrink government
The Trump administration says it is offering buyouts to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by next week β an unprecedented move to shrink the U.S. government at breakneck speed.
U.S. and NC flags to remain at half-staff Thursday to honor Rep. Joe John
Governor Josh Stein has ordered all U.S. and NC flags on state facilities to remain at half staff in honor of state Representative Joe John who passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025.
RFK Jr. appears on Capitol Hill for first HHS confirmation hearing
To get to the U.S. Senate for a vote of his nomination, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. needs to have two committee hearings, one before the Finance committee on Wednesday and another in front of the Health, Education, Labor and Pension committee on Thursday.
Following President Trump's lead, Google Maps plans to update name of Gulf of Mexico
Google says it will take its cue from the U.S. government if it has to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps.
New poll shows Americans divided on public health issues
Ahead of RFK Jr. confirmation hearings, poll shows nation divided on public health.
CMS Board raises support staff wages to $20 an hour
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools support staff employees are getting a raise. Some support staff like custodians, instructional assistants, school nutrition specialists and more say they've been working multiple jobs to afford to live in Charlotte.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars. U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan blocked the action Tuesday afternoon, minutes before it was set to go into effect.
Caroline Kennedy warns senators that cousin RFK Jr. is a 'predator'
Calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a βpredatorβ who is addicted to power, Caroline Kennedy urged the U.S. Senate in a letter on Tuesday to reject the nomination of her cousin to be the nationβs health secretary.
Trump orders a funding freeze as his administration reviews federal loans and grants
The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday as President Donald Trumpβs administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending.
Review of ex-NC treasurer's use of state cars ends with no charges
A district attorney says an investigation into how then-North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell used state government vehicles is ending with no charges filed.
Six active duty service members file first lawsuit challenging Trump's transgender troop ban
The first lawsuits have been filed against President Donald Trumpβs executive order revising policy on transgender troops.
Residents βblindsidedβ by county line change
The line between Lincoln and Catawba counties will soon shift which means some Lincoln County residents will become Catawba County residents. Some people say they're blindsided by the change to the county line which has been in place since 1842.Β
White House claims victory in a showdown with Colombia over taking deported migrants
The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S. on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on imports and other sanctions on the longtime U.S. partner.
Communities on alert as ICE ramps up arrests
Some immigrant communities face fear and uncertainty as President Donald Trumpβs deportation plans take shape.
The CIA believes COVID most likely originated from a lab but has low confidence in its own finding
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory but has "low confidence" in its own conclusion.
Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security secretary
The Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary.
Immigration crackdown begins
Federal efforts to stop illegal immigration are broadening. The executive orders President Trump signed are either in action or theyβre in court.
Target is ending its diversity goals as a strong DEI opponent occupies the White House
Discount store chain Target says itβs joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Trump and Vance join March for Life anti-abortion activists in celebrating the movement's gains
President Donald Trump vowed to support anti-abortion-rights protesters in his second term as tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied in Washington on Friday for the annual March for Life.
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